THE ROLE OF ACTIVITY GROUPS IN THE TREND TOWARDS REDUCING OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE								      [7]

M. I., Awad,; M. E. A., Amer,; A. F., Hani,; Ghada, E. M., Tohami,

doi:10.21608/jes.2017.21004

THE ROLE OF ACTIVITY GROUPS IN THE TREND TOWARDS REDUCING OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE [7]

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

¹ Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University.

² Higher Institute of Social Work in Kafr El Sheikh

³ Institute of Environmental Studies and Research, Ain Shams University

⁴ Higher Institute of Social Work in Benha

10.21608/jes.2017.21004

Abstract

It is concluded from this study that the activity groups have a role in reducing the trend towards school violence, but it is a weak role and needs a great effort, because it faces many difficulties and problems that hinder these groups to perform their role to the fullest. The study consisted of a sample of (240) male and female students distributed among (4) schools belonging to Minya Al-Qamh Educational Administration. Study on the Social Survey Method A survey questionnaire was used for middle school students participating in activity groups, an interview guide for social workers, supervisors of middle school work groups, and social work supervisors of the Minya al-Qamh Educational Administration. The study showed several results, the most important of which are that the activity groups know the causes of behavioral problems leading to violence (47.5%). They know how to deal with behavioral problems that tend to be violent (41.7%). The group also instills religious values by (34.6%). The results of the study showed that the most practiced methods of activity groups are recreational trips (50.4%), Establishment of environmental work camps to instill values and discharge excess energy, establishment of afforestation and environmental clean-up projects (30%), and preparation of awareness guidelines on violence (29.6%), The study found a number of recommendations, including students' awareness of behavioral problems, the dangers of school violence, their definition of how to cope with behavioral problems, the confirmation of national and national concepts, plans and integrated programs; Pamphlets, brochures and books that contribute to reducing the trend towards school violence among pupils.

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